Marion Grieve
Marion Grieve | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1848 |
| Died | 11 October 1938 |
Marion Grieve (born Marion Sellers Neilson)[1] lived during World War I and was a known Scottish suffragette. She lived in Portobello, Edinburgh. Grieve gave up being a suffragette when the war started to assist on the home front and was an active member and supporter of various charities within Portobello.[2][3]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]She was one of four women who visited Switzerland in 1874 in the company of Mary Taylor; she, along with Grace Hirst and Frances Richardson, climbed Mont Blanc. She illustrated the book ‘Swiss Notes by Five Ladies’ published in 1875 which described the tour. [4]She was married to John Grieve, a coalmaster, and lived with John at Coillesdene House, Joppa.[1]
Campaigning for women's suffrage
[edit | edit source]Grieve was an active suffragette who took part in a demonstration at the House of Commons in December 1911. There is a rumour that she used to pick up stones from the local beach in Joppa and place them in her handbag to take to demonstrations.[2]
It is not known if Grieve took part in the Edinburgh to London Suffragette March which started around 12 October 1912; however it is said that those who disbanded the March stayed at her home, Coillesdene House, Joppa.[3][5]
Death and legacy
[edit | edit source]Grieve died a widow on 11 October 1938 at her home, Coillesdene House, Joppa at the age 90. Her funeral took place at Portobello Cemetery, Edinburgh on Friday 14 October 1938.[1] An Executry Notice for Marion's estate appeared in the paper on Saturday 22 October 1938.[6]
See also
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